Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School serves 1,048 students in grades 6-8.
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School's student population of 1,048 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 1,048 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #283 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 4% | 2% |
Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
Black | 7% | 16% |
White | 79% | 71% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.47 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | FT. Zumwalt R-II School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School is Boonslick School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Peters Boonslick School Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 26 students10
0.3 miles
321 Knaust Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 441-6465 0.3 K-12 26 - Saint Peters Progress South Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 769 students10
0.5 miles
201 Knaust Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 272-2721 0.5 K-5 769 - Saint Peters Ft. Zumwalt South High School Math: 68% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,346 student10
0.9 miles
8050 Mexico Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(636) 978-1212 0.9 9-12 1,346 - O Fallon Dardenne Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 439 students10
1.2 miles
2621 Hwy K
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 978-4001 1.2 K-5 439 - O Fallon Emge Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 372 students10
1.2 miles
250 Fallon Pkwy
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 281-0261 1.2 K-5 372
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